This Code of Ethics sets out the principles, values, and professional standards that all members, partners, and representatives of Naumy Design International are expected to follow. It applies to every individual or organization associated with the Association, regardless of their membership category or location. By joining our community, members commit to upholding the highest standards of integrity, creativity, and responsibility in all professional activities, ensuring that the reputation of Naumy Design International is preserved and strengthened worldwide.
2. Core values
2.1 Integrity – Members act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all professional and personal dealings connected to their role within the Association.
2.2 Excellence – Members strive for the highest quality, creativity, and innovation in every project they undertake.
2.3 Respect – Members treat all individuals, cultures, and perspectives with dignity, fostering a spirit of inclusivity.
2.4 Responsibility – Members consider the social, environmental, and cultural impact of their work and aim to contribute positively to society.
2.5 Collaboration – Members encourage open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among peers.
2.6 Accountability – Members take full responsibility for their decisions, actions, and their professional consequences.
3. Professional conduct
3.1 Members deliver work that meets or exceeds recognized industry standards.
3.2 Members avoid plagiarism, misrepresentation, or unauthorized use of another person’s work.
3.3 Members present accurate and truthful information about their qualifications, achievements, and experience.
3.4 Members respect the confidentiality of clients, collaborators, and fellow members.
3.5 Members avoid any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
3.6 Members maintain professional behavior in all communications, whether online or offline.
4. Ethical business practices
4.1 Members ensure fair, transparent, and lawful agreements with clients, collaborators, and vendors.
4.2 Members avoid conflicts of interest or disclose them when they cannot be avoided.
4.3 Members refrain from accepting bribes, kickbacks, or any other form of unethical inducement.
4.4 Members comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and intellectual property rights.
4.5 Members provide accurate and honest financial information when required for membership, awards, or partnerships.
5. Social and environmental responsibility
5.1 Members promote sustainability through responsible resource management and environmentally conscious design.
5.2 Members create work that respects cultural heritage and diversity.
5.3 Members avoid producing or promoting work that causes harm, spreads misinformation, or encourages socially irresponsible behavior.
5.4 Members support initiatives that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in design.
6. Representation of Naumy Design International
6.1 Members act as ambassadors of the Association, promoting its mission and values in all professional contexts.
6.2 Members avoid making public statements on behalf of the Association without authorization.
6.3 Members ensure that all public communications are professional, accurate, and aligned with the Association’s values.
7. Compliance and enforcement
7.1 The Ethics Committee, composed of distinguished experts, reviews all reports of misconduct.
7.2 Violations of this Code may result in actions such as a warning, suspension, or termination of membership.
7.3 Members have the right to respond to allegations and appeal decisions according to internal regulations.
8. Commitment
By applying for or maintaining membership, you agree to comply with this Code of Ethics, to act in accordance with the principles it sets forth, and to contribute to the positive growth and reputation of Naumy Design International.